Skeleton Tree
By: Kim Ventrella
Illustrated by: Victoria Assanelli
ISBN: 9781509828678
Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
Age: 8 – 12 years
When Stanley Stanwright finds a bone poking out of the earth in his back garden, he is determined to take a picture of it and send it to the Young Discoverer’s Competition, thinking it will help bring his dad back home. But the bone begins to grow, reaching up out of the ground until it turns into a skeleton – a skeleton with an unusual interest in his unwell younger sister Miren.
As time wears on, Miren’s condition worsens, and the only time she is truly at peace is when she is playing with the skeleton. But Stanley is wary of him, especially when he finally manages to get a picture, and spots a scythe at the skeleton’s feet. . .
A whimsical, heartfelt story about a boy who finds a friend in Death with the help of an unusual tree growing in his back garden. With black line illustrations throughout by Victoria Assanelli.
“…this book was so beautiful and heartbreaking. It may be a children’s book but it’s definitely a book that can be enjoyed by adults and teens too…” —Sarah, GoodReads
Flame Of Truth
By Bontle Senne
ISBN: 9781928346555
Publisher: Cover2Cover Books
Age: 7+
Only the Shadow Chasers, with their magical knives, can save the world from the evil that lives in the dreamworld. The powerful Oyo has a Shadow Chasers knife … and only the cleverest and bravest can withstand the Flame of Truth to win it back from her. With the guidance of Zulaika, a helpful ghost, Nom, Zithembe and Rosy travel through the unknown terrors of the dreamworld to find Oyo and regain the knife.
Flame of Truth is the third in the Shadow Chasers series, an Afrocentric fantasy adventure for pre-teens (9 to 12 year olds.)
“Scary riveting fun! Escape in this magical and modern South African fantasy.” – Nonikiwe Mashologu, childhood literacy specialist
“I love the book because it’s scary and cool. Nom is a very brave girl.” – Gugulethu Machin, tween reader
How to Make Friends with a Ghost
What do you do when you meet a ghost?
One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles.
Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to).
Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren’t looking!
If you follow these few simple steps and the rest of the essential tips in How to Make Friends with a Ghost, you’ll see how a ghost friend will lovingly grow up and grow old with you.
A whimsical story about ghost care, Rebecca Green’s debut picture book is a perfect combination of offbeat humor, quirky and sweet illustrations, and the timeless theme of friendship.
“This charming ghost story warms the heart… a heartfelt lesson in kindness and caring, qualities essential to creating ‘lifelong (and beyond) friendships.”
—Booklist
The Jumbies
When Corinne spots a beautiful stranger at the market the very next day, she knows something extraordinary is about to happen. When this same beauty, called Severine, turns up at Corinne’s house, danger is in the air. Severine plans to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and learn to use ancient magic she didn’t know she possessed to stop Severine and to save her island home.
“A scary but cheerful tale that draws on Caribbean folk traditions. A great update on the ‘town under supernatural attack’ story, with a marvelous setting.” —Baltimore Sun
The Shadow (Kindle Edition)
Author(s): Thembinkosi Kohli
ASIN: B01CLHCJ0S
Publisher(s): New Africa Books
Age: 3 – 5 years
What do you do when a big, scary stranger follows your every move? Where do you hide? Can you ever really get away from the frightening giant?
This story uses simple text and uniquely evocative illustrations to great effect.
Worldreader proudly presents this ebook in a new series of children’s and young adult books from Sub-Saharan Africa. Worldreader is a non-profit organization committed to delivering digital books to children and families in the developing world using e-book technology. By purchasing this book you directly contribute to this effort by helping fund school literacy programs, and promote the writing and publication of great books from local authors everywhere.
Monster Trouble!
The delightfully sweet ending will have every kid—and little monster—begging for an encore.
The Replacement (eBook)
By Brenna Yovanoff
ISBN: 9781847388407-029
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Age: 14+
